On the back of accelerated product development and faster product launches, French automaker Renault is targeting to regain its market share in India’s passenger vehicle market, with an eye on a 3-5% share in the world’s fastest-growing market by the end of this decade. “Our objective now is to gain traction in terms of renewals.… Continue reading Renault Targets India Market Share Recovery to 3-5% by 2030
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Renault Eyes Aggressive Product Push With New Models Every Year
French automaker Renault is looking at a fundamental reset in its strategy for India business with plans to bring new products every year, as the brand believes speed of new product development and launches are critical to remain competitive in India. “When you are in India, the first lesson you have to learn is the… Continue reading Renault Eyes Aggressive Product Push With New Models Every Year
HPCL and Castrol India Partner to Explore Re-Refined Base Oil Ecosystem
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Castrol India have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the development of a Re-Refined Base Oil ecosystem in the country. The partnership, announced on Monday, will see both companies evaluate a model for collecting used lubricating oil and having it re-refined for use in lubricant production. The collaboration… Continue reading HPCL and Castrol India Partner to Explore Re-Refined Base Oil Ecosystem
Global M&A Activity Expected to Maintain Momentum Through 2026
Global mergers and acquisitions activity is positioned to continue its strong performance in 2026 following a 40% surge to $4.9 trillion in 2025, according to Bain & Company’s annual Global M&A Report 2026 released Monday. The consulting firm’s survey of 300 M&A executives revealed that 80% anticipate maintaining or increasing deal activity this year. The… Continue reading Global M&A Activity Expected to Maintain Momentum Through 2026
India Energy Week 2026 Opens in Goa with Record Participation
The India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 opened in Goa today with the Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas delivering the keynote address at the inaugural ceremony, highlighting India’s growing role in shaping global energy conversations while hosting over 75,000 energy professionals from more than 120 countries. The fourth edition of the annual event represents… Continue reading India Energy Week 2026 Opens in Goa with Record Participation
Renault Sold 200,000 First-Gen Duster SUVs in India, Third-Gen Model Marks Comeback
The Renault Duster SUV, which was first launched in India in July 2012 and discontinued in early 2022, is being relaunched today in its third-generation avatar and marks the French OEM’s return to one of the most competitive SUV sub-segments. Over a decade, the first-generation Duster is estimated to have sold close to 199,871 units… Continue reading Renault Sold 200,000 First-Gen Duster SUVs in India, Third-Gen Model Marks Comeback
Renault Brings Back Iconic Duster SUV with Strong Hybrid, Turbo Engine
After four years, Renault has brought back its Duster mid-size SUV in India as the French automaker looks to revive its share in the world’s fastest-growing automobile market. The new Duster is the first India-bound launch under Renault’s International Game Plan 2027, which is pivotal for the recovery of the brand’s presence and scale in… Continue reading Renault Brings Back Iconic Duster SUV with Strong Hybrid, Turbo Engine
TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak Sales Cross 1.45 Million Units Six Years After Launch
Today is January 26, 2026, India’s 77th Republic Day. Six years and one day ago, on January 25, 2020, the TVS iQube was launched and a few days before that, the Bajaj Chetak. Combined domestic market sales of these two zero-emission scooters have surpassed 14.58 lakh or 1.45 million units. As per apex industry body… Continue reading TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak Sales Cross 1.45 Million Units Six Years After Launch
India Plans Sharp Cut in Car Import Tariffs to 40% Under Proposed EU Trade Pact: Reuters
India is preparing to significantly lower import tariffs on cars from the European Union as part of a long-awaited free trade agreement, two sources told Reuters, marking the biggest opening yet of the country’s heavily protected automobile market. According to Reuters, the Indian government has agreed to immediately reduce duties on a limited number of… Continue reading India Plans Sharp Cut in Car Import Tariffs to 40% Under Proposed EU Trade Pact: Reuters
Weekly News Wrap: Truck Makers go Aggressive; Toyota, Skoda Expand Portfolios
Product launches dominated the headlines this week, with the industry witnessing a bunch of new offerings across segments. Major commercial vehicle makers Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland rolled out a series of new trucks, focusing on fleet productivity and efficiency. In the passenger vehicle space, Toyota and Skoda stepped up the action with the launch… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Truck Makers go Aggressive; Toyota, Skoda Expand Portfolios